camión monstruo
/kamjon monstɾwo/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "monster truck" is translated into Spanish as camión monstruo.
camión monstruo refers to a truck specifically designed to perform in monster truck shows.
Meaning: truck designed to perform in monster truck shows (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While monstruo means 'monster', it is also used colloquially in Spanish to describe someone who is exceptionally talented or a 'beast' at a specific skill.
- The word camión is derived from paths and roads, tracing back to the Old French chemin meaning 'way' or 'path'.
- While 'camión monstruo' is used, in many Latin American countries, people simply use the English term 'monster truck' to refer to these specific vehicles.
Examples in context
- Los fanáticos mexicanos adoran ver las trocas monstruo en acción.Mexican fans love to watch monster trucks in action.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a motorized sports event.
- Sofía¡Mira ese camión monstruo, Javier!Look at that monster truck, Javier!
- JavierEs increíble lo alto que salta.It is incredible how high it jumps.
- SofíaMe encanta el ruido del motor.I love the sound of the engine.
- JavierYo también, es muy emocionante.Me too, it is very exciting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monster truck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camión, monstruo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
